Para Alpine Team Assistant Coach

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association•Park City, UT

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Para Alpine Team Assistant Coach is responsible for advancing Para Alpine national team athletes to the highest ranks of Para Alpine competition through National Level races, World Cup, World Championships, and Paralympic Competition. The position reports to the Para Alpine Head Coach and may work closely with the Para Sport Director and development program coaches to create opportunities for a stronger pipeline development system. U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic and Paralympic skiing and snowboarding. The organization is committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

Requirements

Willingness to learn and be creative (Past Para Alpine experience NOT required, but willingness to learn and be creative is required)
Evidence of athlete management, accounting, communication, and organization skills
Demonstrated technical coaching knowledge and proven ability to advance athletes
Team player who demonstrates loyalty to the organization and the whole athletic program
Computer skills, including video analysis, email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software

Nice To Haves

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 coaches certification
PSIA certification
Experience coaching at multiple levels: international, domestic FIS, and club levels
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Referee Level 2 officials’ certification

Responsibilities

Contribute to the implementation and success of the Para Alpine Team’s annual program
Develop a productive working relationship with each athlete
Manage athletes’ conditioning and recovery and / or Equipment Service during all training and racing projects
Assist in coordination with the High Performance and Medical departments regarding injuries, athlete rehabilitation and program integration
Understand and agree with the vision and mission of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and uphold the core values
Assist the Head Coach with all on-hill training and racing responsibilities
Assist Head Coach with video, timing, and equipment management
Assist Head Coach in preparing evaluations of every training and racing project
Work proactively with all Para Sport staff and all departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Participate on staff at select national development projects and initiatives
Assist in the education and development of professional coaches at the club level
Continue to pursue knowledge and education of alpine ski racing, para sport, and athletic development
Submit timely expense reports and assist with reconciling each project upon completion
Work with the Head Coach to stay within the established budget